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U.S. Supreme Court ruling alters water protections | May 30

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A recent Supreme Court ruling redefines which bodies of water are federally protected. The "Waters of the United States," or WOTUS, expanded the definition of "navigable" waters to include bodies of water adjacent to those waters.

The agriculture industry is worried about how the European Union's geographical indications could affect their exports. One recently introduced bill aims to combat that.

A new ballot question amending South Dakota's constitution to revise legislative term limits has been proposed. The proposed amendment would limit legislators to serving a lifetime total of eight years in the state House of Representatives and eight years in the state Senate.

Dusty Johnson is proposing a bill he says will make it easier for tribal members to buy homes. It's called the Tribal Trust Homeownership Act.

The Pierre City Commission has approved a plan to redevelop the old city hall. The building is being converted into an 81-unit hotel and 60-unit apartment complex.

The first year of the first-of-its-kind Oceti Sakowin Community Academy in Rapid City has completed. Parents say they're happy with their decision sending their kids to the Lakota immersion school.

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."